ᐅ Unifi NanoHD on a Concrete Ceiling – What Type of Junction Box Should Be Used?
Created on: 6 Nov 2020 13:32
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BananaJoe
Hello everyone,
I’m wondering what type of mounting box would be best to install in a precast concrete ceiling to easily mount a Wi-Fi access point (the plan is to use a Unifi NanoHD, or possibly the already available Access Point AC Pro for now) without a suspended ceiling.
The architect suggests a HaloX 180, but that seems a bit excessive to me. Especially if, at least in the longer term, the NanoHD is going to be mounted on the ceiling. It only has a diameter of 16cm (6.3 inches) and therefore might not fully cover the HaloX or its mineral fiber panel.
Is it possible to install a standard flush-mounted box in such a precast concrete ceiling (apparently from Dennert, if that’s relevant)? I imagine it could be used to house the CAT cable, keystone jack, and a short patch cable, with the access point then installed on top. Would there be enough space for that?
Are there any better solutions?
Thanks in advance!
I’m wondering what type of mounting box would be best to install in a precast concrete ceiling to easily mount a Wi-Fi access point (the plan is to use a Unifi NanoHD, or possibly the already available Access Point AC Pro for now) without a suspended ceiling.
The architect suggests a HaloX 180, but that seems a bit excessive to me. Especially if, at least in the longer term, the NanoHD is going to be mounted on the ceiling. It only has a diameter of 16cm (6.3 inches) and therefore might not fully cover the HaloX or its mineral fiber panel.
Is it possible to install a standard flush-mounted box in such a precast concrete ceiling (apparently from Dennert, if that’s relevant)? I imagine it could be used to house the CAT cable, keystone jack, and a short patch cable, with the access point then installed on top. Would there be enough space for that?
Are there any better solutions?
Thanks in advance!
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Stefan2.8427 May 2021 14:58Then I have a new preferred solution 🙂
I will order directly then. Were the 3x6mm (1/8x1/4 inch) screws sufficient? Or would you rather recommend 3x8mm (1/8x5/16 inch)? Then screw three of them into the ceiling, attach the mounting plate below, and mount the access point.
I will order directly then. Were the 3x6mm (1/8x1/4 inch) screws sufficient? Or would you rather recommend 3x8mm (1/8x5/16 inch)? Then screw three of them into the ceiling, attach the mounting plate below, and mount the access point.
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Stefan2.8427 May 2021 15:13Ok. Great. Thanks for the information. I will start with this approach first. I’m ordering the panes right away and giving it a try!
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Stefan2.8428 May 2021 10:56Does anyone happen to have a tip or a good guide on how to set up the Unify AC Pro? I have two units. I also have a CloudKey and a Unify switch. I think the wiring is clear: from the FritzBox to the switch, then from there to the patch panel and onto the cable planned for the access point. However, I’m not quite sure where the CloudKey should be placed and what exactly I need to do... Do I need a laptop, or is a smartphone with an app enough?
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